Perrigo CEO Takes Faith In Rx Generics Business To Exit Door With Him
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet
Executive Summary
Private label OTC business is likely to be strengthened as Perrigo’s core, as CEO Hendrickson announces retirement shortly after hedge fund investor Starboard Value, pushing to divest the Rx business, built a five-seat block on Perrigo's board.
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